Good question, for which I don’t have an answer. I theorize that NFLN has become too enamored with its mediocre studio programming — “NFL Total Access,” “NFL GameDay Final,” etc. — to show the replays. Personally, I’d rather see the replays, and I don’t think I’m in a minority.

The NFL sells an online package (ranging from $30-70) called NFL Rewind that allows people to watch replays of full games throughout the season. My (conspiracy) theory is that has something to do with it. The more games NFL Network replays, the less incentive people have to order that.